Isn't really clear from the photos how adjustable the joints are. …Isn't really clear from the photos how adjustable the joints are. Personally I would pay a few extra quid for Blumels. At least you know what you're getting.

Do you have a link for the better ones?Thanks

13th Dec 2017

Isn't really clear from the photos how adjustable the joints are. Personally I would pay a few extra quid for Blumels. At least you know what you're getting.

The ones in Poundland do the same job just as well. Don't panic - it …The ones in Poundland do the same job just as well. Don't panic - it doesn't say 'Poundland' on them!

I went to the local bike shop and they sold these at £12.99 for front guard and again for back.

Went Poundland and the front guard is pretty solid the back is a bit weak. But as I use a rack I atratched it to the seat post and laid the guard under my rack, put two small holes into it and cable tied it to the rack to keep it off the wheel.

Beats spending £26 for something that's gonna do the same job and be hidden under a rack and lock.

Just an update to my previous comment...you get what you pay for lol mine lasted 3 days then it snapped when I was getting off it.

Original Poster

12th Jan 2015

I went down and bought one stuck it on my mtb, next time I'm out at the trails will see how it gets on. Guessing people snap them a lot from getting on and off the bike!

12th Jan 2015

quality is poor on this, easily broken.

12th Jan 2015

Lasted no more than an hour on my bike.The slightest knock to the back one and it breaks

12th Jan 2015

Spend a an extra fiver and get the ones from Aldi. I had two sets of these and both times I snapped the back one off, very weak hinge on them. The Aldi ones are much stronger and will take some hammering.

Bought last years model end of November 2013 for £379 in sale so there is a possibility of this dropping further. Seems to be so many models around these days getting hard to shift by retailers, hence the discounts. Happy with bike but this years being white/red not what I would want.

Original Poster

25th Oct 2014

spm

This is now £426.55 with the code RUTLAND5 until midnight Sunday. This is … This is now £426.55 with the code RUTLAND5 until midnight Sunday. This is a very well reviewed bike even at full price and having rack mounts is a bonus for anyone looking for a road bike as a commuter. I have it and am very pleased. There was a review in the September issue of Cycling Active which is worth a look. Also worth noting there is a lifetime warranty on the frame.

Thanks. Fixed title and added code.

25th Oct 2014

This is now £426.55 with the code RUTLAND5 until midnight Sunday. This is a very well reviewed bike even at full price and having rack mounts is a bonus for anyone looking for a road bike as a commuter. I have it and am very pleased. There was a review in the September issue of Cycling Active which is worth a look. Also worth noting there is a lifetime warranty on the frame.

Edited by: "spm" 25th Oct 2014

24th Oct 2014

I have got this bike. it's great. fairly relaxed geometry that suits me, well finished. was worried that the sora components would not be very good, but was very surprised. my mate rides a 2.5k road bike and even he agrees that it's a good bike and not a lot heavier than his. frame is a good starting point if you want to upgrade. I usually ride a mtb with XT and was not sure if the Giant would be any good, but take it from me, it is. see bike radar review. doubt this will get much cheaper. last year's model so when they have gone they're gone. look at the price of the current bike

Original Poster

24th Oct 2014

Ceejay1974

It doesn't work that way. Sure you can retrofit but you shouldn't be using them as comparaisions as you won't see a mountain bike with 105 components for example.

fiddly as a fiddly thing to fit, wobbly and fragile (don't lift bike and roll on rear wheel you'll rip back off). Despite that they give the most coverage of any guard and fit bikes with limited clearance and no mounts. Heat as I sold a set used for this price (and my winter/commuter still has some fitted).

Doubt they would be a good fit as they are very tight on 23sI tried to … Doubt they would be a good fit as they are very tight on 23sI tried to fit mine on my other bike, a hybrid, and found they rubbed against the tyres.I bought a pair of SKS chromoplastics with rear reflector which are pretty light and durable.

Thanks for the info

7th Sep 2012

Snomaes

I have used the Cruds Mark 1 & 2 over the past few years

Crud mark? Oh dear (_;)

7th Sep 2012

ercdolan

Has any one used over my 700c 28mm tyres Can't seem to see if these will … Has any one used over my 700c 28mm tyres Can't seem to see if these will fit on my hybrid?

Doubt they would be a good fit as they are very tight on 23s

I tried to fit mine on my other bike, a hybrid, and found they rubbed against the tyres.I bought a pair of SKS chromoplastics with rear reflector which are pretty light and durable.

Edited by: "scav" 7th Sep 2012

7th Sep 2012

Has any one used over my 700c 28mm tyres Can't seem to see if these will fit on my hybrid?

7th Sep 2012

Still got my mk1s.Lost a few rubber bands but a quick email, send a stamped SAE and they send you free spares.Excellent product and service.